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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,539.65, 69,283.10 and 46,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,539.65, 69,283.10 and 46,262.86 is: 68,871.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,539.65 : 69,283.10 = 46,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,539.65/69,283.10 = 46,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,539.65x = 69,283.10 × 46,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,539.65x = 3,205,234,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,234,355.67/46,539.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,871.05

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